Leitz PMM-F

High accuracy and cost-efficiency

Coordinate measuring Koordinatenmessgeräte

machines and gear undinspection centers
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 Assured decisions. Act economically.

Uncertainty of measurement can
finally be made a thing of the past;
as tolerances are becoming tighter
the decision as to whether a part is
rejected or not becomes highly reli-
ant on the measurement certainty
of the process. What is required
is a coordinate measuring machine
with as high a measurement
certainty as possible.
How big can a measurement uncertainty
actually be? In order to answer this
question clearly, the tolerance that will
be checked must also be taken into con-
sideration. With this in mind, a Directive of
the Association of the German Automotive
industry has this to say: »The capability
of the measuring device is determined by
the ratio of its measurement uncertainty to
the tolerance.« This expert panel requires
that the uncertainty of the testing process
should only be one-tenth to one-fifth of the
Economic rules of metrology
With parts becoming more and more
complex and tolerances becoming ever
smaller, the requirements in metrology
are changing. The selection of the correct
measuring device is becoming more and
more important. In order to make a certain
decision for the measuring device to be
used, the capability of the measuring device
must be proven for every feature that is to
be measured.

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feature tolerance. The high-precision coordinate measuring
machines of the Leitz brand from Hexagon
Metrology ensure low measurement inac-
curacies in production, which remain stable
over a long period. They ensure definite
Costs “cost-effective” CMM decisions in the production process.

Benefits for
the customer

Initial
Investment …with Leitz, the measurement accuracy
Leitz CMM
- certain testing decisions for the production in production is perfect, for our stringent
- high measurement throughput
- machine structures stable over a long time
- high availability requirements. That is why we decided
on such a coordinate measuring machine.
1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year 5th year Geert van Landuyt, C.O.O., TOELEVERINGSBEDRIJF VAN LANDUYT NV

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Optimise production. Measuring device capability Cp:

Ensure quality. The ratio of the standard deviation to the tolerance (s/T) is critical.
Measuring device suitability:

0.2 * T
Cp = ≥ 1.33 gives s ≤≤ 0.2 * 10 µm
Day after day, our commercial decisions are 4*s 4 * 1.33

directed at the cost-effective manufacturing s = 0.38 µm

of products or the optimization of processes. T = smallest tolerance to be measured, e.g. 10 µm
Cp = Measuring device capability index for testing devices, e.g. Cp ≥ 1.33

The manufacturing costs of products are in- Workpiece series can be effectively checked
fluenced by the production costs as well as by means of pallet measurements. For this
by the reworking and rejection costs. With purpose, the Leitz PMM-F offers customized
that, the costs for quality assurance are an manual or fully automatic pallet feeders.
important decisive factor for the selection of
the correct coordinate measuring machine.
Due to an excellent range of capabilities
and the orientation towards large parts, the
Leitz PMM-F from Hexagon Metrology is
repeatedly the favoured option.

Apart from a correctly selected measure-

ment accuracy, short measurement cycle
times and high throughput are a necessity
to satisfy the requirements of production.
Important specifications for a coordinate
measuring machine with the maximum pos-
sible throughput and low testing costs are:

- high probing rates

- High-Speed-Scanning (HSS)
- fast axis accelerations
- fast movement speeds
- Variable High-Speed-Scanning (VHSS)

Selecting a measurement uncertainty that

is as small as possible gives the production
a greater scope for the exploitation of the
permissible component tolerances. Specific
savings can be obtained from the correct
decisions regarding the measured parts.

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Excellent machine dynamics. Maintenance-free.
For large workpieces, the Leitz PMM-F
has outstanding capability parameters:
This coordinate measuring machine is
equipped to meet the most stringent
requirements in production-related
metrology. For this purpose, use in an
expanded temperature range is possible,
without tight climatic requirements
having to be taken into consideration.
Modern, flexible production systems for
mechanical parts require fast and precise
information about the stability of machining
process. That is precisely where the power
of the Leitz PMM-F can be seen.
Superior overall concept
The mechanical total device concept of the
Leitz PMM-F with base, sides, crossbeam
and slides is designed as a bridge construc-
tion as a robust and stable structure. This
rigid design in conjunction with an active
pneumatic vibration damping system
makes the Leitz PMM-F insensitive to vibra-
tions and oscillations.
High resolution steel scales with incremen-
tal, opto-electronical transducers as well as
dual scales in X-direction provide high-
est accuracy. The X-axis is fitted on both
sides with drive and length measurement
systems. As a result, the machine dynamics
is positively affected, and measurement er-
rors owing to rotation, and perpendicularity
errors and contouring errors are avoided.
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No foundation required
A wear-free and maintenance-free concept
with a longer life demonstrates the innova-
tive, stable-value placement of the Leitz
PMM-F. As against the traditional measur-
ing instruments in bridge construction, no
foundation is required. The Leitz PMM-F
is placed directly on the ground with the
help of active damping systems. Simple
installation and modification are thus easily
possible.
Owing to this considerably lower invest-
ment, the inspection costs are also signifi-
cantly lower. Thus, soon after its procure-
ment, the Leitz PMM-F is significantly more
economical than traditional measuring
instruments. The Leitz PMM-F coordinate
measuring machine from Hexagon Metrol-
ogy GmbH is available in the measurement
ranges 3000 x 2000 x 1000 mm and
3000 x 2000 x 1600 mm.
Fast measurement on a large scale.
Leitz PMM-F.
The range of applications requiring
highly accurate measurements is
extensive. This means that the co-
ordinate measuring machine should
be capable of providing benefits for
all areas in question. Thus, the Leitz
PMM-F has a presence in the qual-
ity assurance of the production in
widely varying branches of industry.
Whether it be in machine building, in the
optics-precision engineering industry,
the automobile industry or aviation and
aerospace: whenever the reliable measure-
ment of precision parts in areas related
to production is involved, one turns to the
Leitz PMM-F
High reproducibility
The Leitz PMM-F provides a very high ac-
curacy in the entire measurement volume. A
very good measuring instrument capability
is obtained through high reproducibility of
the measurement results. Short measure-
ment times are ensured through high
movement speed up to 600 mm/s and an
acceleration up to 3000 mm/s² and a prob-
ing speed of up to 35 hits/min.
The Leitz PMM-F guarantees a reduction
of the testing costs from the high part
throughput. This is made possible by the
large accessibility as well as an optimum
link to manual or automatic part feeding
systems. Here, a great deal of value is
placed on a uniform and simple operation
with a customer-oriented user interface.
Reducing downtimes
The placement of this coordinate measuring
machine aims at reducing downtimes and
thus lowering the costs in the production.
The Leitz PMM-F can also be used as a
measurement center for large gears up to
diameters of 1950 mm and for the measure-
ment of gear cutting tools.
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Superior machine design. Proven materials.
The basic mechanical principle of
the Leitz PMM-F was developed from
the proven PMM bridge series. The
result is a very intrinsically rigid and
solid construction which purposefully
realizes the principle of the overhead
crossbeam, the »Gantry Design«.
Superior machine design forms the
basis of the successful deployment in
production-related areas.
The definitive material that is used in the
guiding cheeks and the crossbeam is gran-
ite. Aluminum has been avoided in all the
structures that determine the accuracy, in
order to ensure insensitivity to temperature
and a high degree of stability.
Solid machine base of granite.
The »Gantry Design« comprises a stable
machine base in U-form with granite guid-
ing cheeks in the X-direction, a moveable
granite crossbeam (Y) with measurement
slide and a Z-ram. The crossbeam is driven
on both sides by precise ball screws, which
are connected to the crossbeam by means
of a patented coupling mechanism in such
a way that no undesired lateral forces are
transmitted.
The construction of the Leitz PMM-F is
robust and compact. It guarantees the
rigidity of the measuring axes and is the
basis of a high, uniform accuracy in the
entire measurement volume. Deformations
during the movement processes as well as
during probing and scanning are eliminated
and do not have any effect on the measure-
ment result. The decisive materials have
been selected in a way that their coefficient
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of expansion is almost the same, so that
deflections owing to the influences of tem-
perature are not possible.
Air bearings, guided in a friction-free
manner
The crossbeam has supporting and guiding
air bearings and is guided exactly at the
granite surface. Next to these are the preci-
sion scales, which contain »Dual Scales«
in both X-directions. Thus, every measure-
ment position of the crossbeam is acquired
exactly and taken into consideration in the
measurement values. All moving compo-
nents are guided in a friction-free manner
by means of pre-stressed, wear-free air
bearings.
The precision scales of the Leitz PMM-F
are made of ceramic and are continuously
scanned optically. The electronic interpola-
tion of the scales results in a resolution of
20 nanometers. Through integrated tem-
perature sensors, temperature-dependent
residual deviations of the scales and the
workpiece are calculated automatically.
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Setting the standards. Stability and durability.
The intelligent and stable construction
of the Leitz PMM-F makes precision
measurements over a very long period
possible. Here, mechanical changes
are mostly eliminated.
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Economical usage in the production pro-
cess over several years is ensured.
The machine base of solid granite is con-
structed to be stable over a long period, and
the moving drive units work in a wear-free
manner.
Servo-drives with ball screws make high
accelerations possible without compro-
mises in the positioning accuracy. Very
high speeds are reached even on very
short paths.
The supporting as well as the guiding air
bearings are equipped with the largest pos-
sible bearing base, which results in an ac-
curate and wear-free movement sequence.
An electronic controller constructed accord-
ing to the most modern considerations car-
ries out the complex movement sequences
and measurement data evaluations. If
customer service is required, the »Remote
Diagnostic« function facilitates fast assess-
ments and hence keeps the downtimes
short.
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Air bearings with electronic gap
width monitoring.
The Leitz PMM-F has the most comprehen-
sive safety and anti-collision system among
all coordinate measuring machines:
The probe head, styli and the Z-ram are pro-
tected by sensors, which set the machine
into emergency stop mode in case of a colli-
sion. Expensive repairs will not be required,
the »Cost of Ownership« is minimal across
the operating life.
Regarding the safety of the operator, new
standards are set by the opto-electronic
transducers and also by the electrical and
mechanical safety functions .
With the metrologically unique design the
mass ratios remain mostly constant during
operation. The electronic controller has
thus been optimized to the most favorable
machine dynamics.
The measurement time is optimized by
means of the optional automatic styli
changer rack. This can also be designed in
a customer-specific manner – for example
as a multi-state, swiveling stylus holder.
High-Speed-Scanning
of known and unknown
contours.
Highly accurate sensors.
Dynamic single point probing.
Taking measurements fast and accurately
with high-precision sensors – that is what
the measurement heads of the LSP-S series
have been developed for and are used in the
Leitz PMM-F.
The LSP-S series provides functions like:
- dynamic single-point probing
- self-centering probing
- High-Speed-Scanning (HSS)
- self-centering scanning
- Variable High-Speed-Scanning (VHSS)
The deflection of the probing system is ac-
quired and interpolated electromagnetically
with high resolution. During the dynamic
single point probing, many measurement
points are recorded very fast along the
linear sensor characteristic. From this, a
precise measurement point is calculated.
The high probing reproducibility is obtained
from the large bearing base of the collet.
This is a precondition for the horizontal
surface styli extensions up to 800 mm
length and 1000 g weight for measurement
on large components.
With the automatic stylus changing for
more throughput, different styli configura-
tions can be changed quickly and without
any re-calibration.
The measurement head has a large
linear-active measurement range with
highly sensitive sensors for obtaining the
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measurement value. Deflection exceeding
the linear measurement range leads into a
safety zone for protection from damage in
case of unwanted deflection.
With its outstanding P-value* the Leitz-
LSP-S probing system also makes form and
roundness measurements possible, even
with very small tolerances.
The axes of the probe head are not clamped
during the measurement; this means that
the deflection of the measurement system
always takes place perpendicular to the
workpiece surface. The actual direction of
the normal to the surface is determined in
every probing point.
What is involved here is an almost main-
tenance-free measurement head, since no
maintenance-intensive, self-moving parts or
active force generators are present.
There is an optional temperature sensor to
automatically acquire workpiece tempera-
tures during the measurement process. This
results in more flexibility and a significant
time saving.
* P = volumetric probing deviation according to ISO
10360-2.
Sequence of a dynamic single point probing
Deflection
Measurement
Move-in Retract
High-Speed-Scanning. Fast and precise.
With High-Speed-Scanning, a very
large number of measurement points
is determined in the shortest possible
time. The focus is on the exact evalua-
tion of profiles or contours with a high
measurement throughput. With the
large quantity of measurement points,
standardized filters can be used for a
clear depiction of the contour.
Time
Scanning with high speeds places the most
stringent demands on the rigidity of the
instruments, the electronic controller as
well as the application software. With its in-
novative design, the Leitz PMM-F is among
the most accurate and fastest measuring
instruments.
HSS / VHSS scanning of known contours
The HSS controls the movements of the
machine with maximum speed. Here known
contours from CAD calculations or previous
measurements are used. The speed gets set
automatically with reference to the speci-
fied parts tolerance: The smaller the toler-
ance, the more precise is the movement.
Parts with a greater tolerance are scanned
that much faster.
Part contours with different curves are
scanned optimally with regard to accuracy
and throughput. Whereas gentle curves
can be moved through quickly, the speed
through sharp curves is reduced by the
Variable High-Speed-Scanning (VHSS). Typi-
cal examples are holes, turbines, gears and
stepping gears.
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Unknown contours – free-formed sur-
faces
Workpiece contours for which there is
no desired or pre-defined path are often
measured, for the highest precision, using
the »Closed-Loop-Scanning«, scanning in
a closed control loop. This applies equally
to »Reverse Engineering«. Typical examples
are gears, cams, screws and compressors.
Self-centering scanning
Often, the task consists of centering in
specially shaped recesses or grooves – for
example, with a Gothic profile – and scan-
ning along the grooves. The measurement
head controls the measuring machine
across its spatial deflection in such a way
that the stylus ball remains permanently
centered during the scanning process.
Here, measurement values are supplied by
the centering scan-track – such as control
curves in the objective support.
Intelligent software. Benefit from alternatives.

The total system is rounded off by
an intelligent, powerful software.
There is a choice between two solutions
here: PC-DMIS or QUINDOS. User-friendly
and CAD-based, both guarantee
efficient programming as well as a
highly efficient evaluation of the
measurement data.
PC-DMIS is the software for CAD-based,
computer-simulated program generation.
The software offers: easy program genera-
tion, use of CAD-data, graphics-oriented,
user-friendly interface and powerful tools
for depiction of the result.
With PC-DMIS CAD++, apart from the mea-
surement of regular geometries, acquisition
of free-formed surfaces is also possible.
With it, three-dimensional surfaces can
be measured very fast using the scanning
function.
the Leitz brand can therefore also be used
with the QUINDOS software as gear mea-
surement centers.
QUINDOS 7 has a built-in CAD-Core. Thus,
all geometries can be displayed in the 3D-
depiction: special set points, the touched
points, calculated elements and coordinate
measurement systems. With the option
»QplusViewer«, 3D-CAD models can be
imported, within which the measurement
points can be generated, displayed and
evaluated.

QUINDOS is the software for almost all

industrial applications – from simple parts
to complex geometries. With more than
thirty options, this software provides a vast
selection.

Another focal point is the measurement of

gears of all types, as well as gear cutting
tools. Coordinate measuring machines of

PC-DMIS QUINDOS

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Added value. Applications and systems engineering.

The choice of the correct coordinate
measuring machine for different
applications is the first definitive
decision for ensuring quality in pro-
duction. The second decision aims at
integration and at a concept directed
at added value: systems engineering.
The essential features of systems engineer-
ing are:
Measurement rooms – innovative climate
controlled rooms provide the foundation
for ultra-accurate measurement results,
possible only on the basis of constant
temperature.
Measurement programs – the generation
of part measurement programs together
with the training of the personnel involved
with the coordinate measuring machine
to establish the quality assurance of the
production over the long term.
Network integration – linking to databases
and CAD systems.
Apart from the procurement costs for a
coordinate measuring machine, the associ-
ated system integration is a one-off invest-
ment decision for ensuring, in the long
term, a comprehensive economical viability
for the user.
Every measurement that is to be carried
out for the quality assurance in production
can only be as meaningful as the executing
technology allows it and the concept of the
system integration actually ensures this.

Clamping devices – professional clamping

of the workpieces as the basis of reproduc-
ibility of the measurement results.

Feeding systems – automatic feeding of

workpieces to keep idle times as short
as possible and if required, to even use
unmanned shifts for measurements.

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 Leitz
The Leitz brand as part of Hexagon Metrology
stands for high accuracy coordinate measuring
machines, gear inspection centers and probes. Leitz
measurement systems master quality assurance
tasks equally well both in metrology labs as well as
on the shop floor. The development and production
are located in Wetzlar, Germany. For more than 30
years Leitz has been offering its customers the best
innovative measurement technology available. The
primary goal remains offering modern solutions for
demanding measurement tasks.

Hexagon Metrology
Hexagon Metrology is part of the Hexagon group
and brings leading brands from the field of indus-
trial metrology under one roof.

Hexagon Metrology GmbH

Leitz Division
Siegmund-Hiepe-Straße 2 – 12
35578 Wetzlar
Germany

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